Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words thrusting present participle & vb. noun of Thrust, The act of pushing with force., The act of squeezing curd with the hand, to expel the whey., The white whey, or that which is last pressed out of the curd by the hand, and of which butter is sometimes made.
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words the gapes A fit of yawning., A disease of young poultry and other birds, attended with much gaping. It is caused by a parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachealis), in the windpipe, which obstructs the breathing. See Gapeworm. thalassic adjective Of or pertaining to the sea; — sometimes applied to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words tabasheer noun A concretion in the joints of the bamboo, which consists largely or chiefly of pure silica. It is highly valued in the East Indies as a medicine for the cure of bilious vomitings, bloody flux, piles, and various other diseases. tabefying present participle & vb. noun of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words the gapes A fit of yawning., A disease of young poultry and other birds, attended with much gaping. It is caused by a parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachealis), in the windpipe, which obstructs the breathing. See Gapeworm. tabasheer noun A concretion in the joints of the bamboo, which consists … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words superable adjective Capable of being overcome or conquered; surmountable. superfete verb i. To superfetate., To conceive (another fetus) after a former conception. superfice noun A superficies. superfine adjective Very fine, or most fine; being of surpassing fineness; of extra nice or fine quality; as, superfine cloth., Excessively fine; too … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sunbonnet noun A bonnet, generally made of some thin or light fabric, projecting beyond the face, and commonly having a cape, — worn by women as a protection against the sun. sunburned imp. & past participle of Sunburn sundering present participle & vb. noun of Sunder sun-dried adjective Dried … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words subaction noun The act of reducing to any state, as of mixing two bodies combletely. subaerial adjective Beneath the sky; in the open air; specifically (Geol.), taking place on the earth’s surface, as opposed to subaqueous. subagency noun A subordinate agency. subashdar noun A viceroy; a governor of a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words suability noun Liability to be sued; the state of being subjected by law to civil process. suavified imp. & past participle of Suavify subaction noun The act of reducing to any state, as of mixing two bodies combletely. subaerial adjective Beneath the sky; in the open air; specifically (Geol.), … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words straddled imp. & past participle of Straddle straggled imp. & past participle of Straggle straggler noun One who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which he belongs; one who falls behind the rest; one who rambles without any settled direction., A … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words stonebird noun The yellowlegs; — called also stone snipe. See Tattler, 2. stonebuck noun See Steinbock. stonechat noun A small, active, and very common European singing bird (Pratincola rubicola); — called also chickstone, stonechacker, stonechatter, stoneclink, stonesmith., The wheatear., The blue titmouse. stonecray noun A distemper in hawks. stonecrop … Read more